Hi. My name is Joy and I love babies…and of course pregnant mamas to be. I had an “AHA” moment in 2005 where I just new it was to be my mission in life to help women have healthy babies. You see, I am a bit obsessed with the miracle that is conception, birth, and babies. So, naturally, I am in the right profession. When I knew what it was I was here to do, I searched to find the right profession that fit my desire to help mamas-to-be. What is it that I do? I utilize Asian medicine in helping women during the pre-conception period to become their healthiest, most vibrant selves.
I am a licensed, board certified Acupuncturist and herbalist specializing in women’s health and fertility with a 4 year master of science degree in Oriental Medicine. I use acupuncture, nutrition, herbs, and neutriceuticals targeted for your unique constitution by finding and treating the root of your health imbalances. I chose this profession specifically because it addresses and encompasses mind-body healing such as acupuncture, and also includes nutrition, herbal medicine, supplements, and life-style modifications to bring the body into balance naturally so that conception can occur. This often includes treatment plans for both partners.
Some women come to me totally exhausted mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and even financially. When I ask them how they are doing emotionally with their journey to get pregnant, they often cry, and I often cry with them. I truly care for each patient. There is hope and healing to be found even after failed IUI’s and IVF cycles. I have experienced success with my clients even after many failed rounds of IVF and IUI’s. Reproductive Endocrinologists, D.O.’s, N.D’s, functional medicine doctors, P.A.’s, and other licensed acupuncturists refer me clients that have had repeated miscarriages, health challenges, or fertility struggles that have not responded well to traditional fertility treatments. My approach is to treat the root health imbalance, improve blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, balance hormones, improve uterine lining, improve egg and sperm quality, and calm the nervous system.
I treat a range of fertility issues from PCOS, endometriosis, anovulation, irregular cycles, PMS, poor egg and sperm quality, hormonal imbalance, thin endometrial lining, stress, poor sleep, weight issues, and unexplained infertility. I help women get pregnant naturally and also provide support for those using ART such as IUI, and IVF. I have seen incredible success stories using Asian medicine alone and I have also experienced success when a combo of western and Eastern medicine has been needed.
This month we are celebrating 8 special babies. We had 4 Nourished Roots pregnancies announced and 4 healthy babies were born as well! Here are a few success stories I want to share with you.
PCOS Success Story after 2 miscarriages:
“I started my pregnancy journey in a very negative headspace. After 2 miscarriages and being diagnosed with PCOS I thought my body would never allow me to be a mother. But, seeing Joy for three months and making small changes to my lifestyle turned out to be just what I needed. Joy not only provides a service with acupuncture, she instills love, support, and hope. I am happy to say I am 6 months pregnant and give most of the credit to acupuncture and Joy’s encouragement!”
Jen S.
Unexplained Infertility Success Story:
“It was about a year and a half into my husband and I’s journey of trying to conceive I found Joy Lechner and she literally brought me back to life. I was lost mentally, physically, and emotionally and Joy found a way to bring my body to the healthiest ME possible. She taught me about nutrition and health to prepare my body for conception and also to rid my body of toxins and inflammation which was leading to chronic sinus infections and allergies. I have always been an active and healthy person but she knew the right herbs, tinctures, and nutrition remedies for my optimal health. She was there to listen when I needed to vent my emotions and she always knew the correct points for acupuncture to heal me. During the first three months of weekly appointments with Joy I was off 2 of my 5 allergy/sinus medications, I had lost 10 pounds, and I felt amazing. After 6 months I was off all of my medications, allergy and sinus free, down 30 pounds from healthy nutrition, and baby body ready! Four months later, 10 months after meeting Joy, we have received the amazing news we are expecting! She has been there through the ups and downs, the good and the bad, and helped me get to my healthiest and happiest!”
Unexplained Infertility Success Story
“I am infinitely grateful for the treatment, encouragement, and advice that helped make our dream a reality! We could not be happier clients!”
PCOS Success Story after 3 failed IUI’s
“My husband and I started trying to get pregnant right after our wedding day in Nov. 2014. I only ovulated every 3-4 months, so I knew it could be challenging. I went to my OB/GYN and did 3 months of Clomid with no success. I then decided to go to a fertility specialist ( RE) and we started the drug Femara for 3 months to help me ovulate. It didn’t work. Next we tried 3 medicated IUI cycles with injections without success. My doc told me to take a year off.
In January I started fresh and I told myself I would take that year off to start a healthy lifestyle. I searched new recipe ideas and vitamin regimens as well as exercise schedules and decided to add acupuncture to the list. Also to my surprise towards the middle of January 2016 I had a period and ovulated all on my own. THIS WAS HUGE!!! At that point I knew I had to get serious about being healthy. I researched acupuncturists in the Phoenix area and though Joy’s office was by no means close to my house, she had amazing client reviews and she was so warm and inviting I made sure to make going to her a priority. Little did I know by that decision would change my life? I went to her PCOS class and learned so much, I knew that I had to start working with her immediately. That next week I went into my initial consultation and we discussed my history and what I wanted to get out of our sessions. I hadn’t mentioned earlier but I have struggled with bi-polar depression for many years. Before I decided I wanted to become pregnant I worked very hard to transition off all my medications. The roller coaster previous year had brought me to my knees more than a few times but I knew that being a mommy was the only thing I ever wanted and I pushed through and made staying “better” a priority. When Joy had heard my story she decided it was best to work on a healthy mind and body with of course an emphasis in her specialty of fertility – healthy and prepared womb. She also offered a few vitamins and tinctures to assist. I was not able to move forward with all of the options she presented, but she was more than willing to work with me in regards to what would benefit me the most for my budget. We scheduled a session the week before my period was due in February 2016 and I was so surprised to see that my period had in fact come on its own again. I called and scheduled another for the following week where we would prepare my womb for ovulation. And another for the day before the anticipated ovulation. All of my sessions I listened to relaxing mantras and motivating recordings to help relax and acknowledge my body on a deeper level. Fast forward another 2 weeks of scheduled appointments….AND IT HAPPENED!!! March 2016 I became pregnant with my first baby naturally. I truly believe Joy had a large part in the journey and I am forever grateful. I continued to see Joy through my 8th week of pregnancy to ensure I was giving this pregnancy the best chance at making it full term. I had also planned to see Joy in the last 4-6 weeks of the term to prepare my body for delivery but my little guy had other ideas and came 5 weeks early. I delivered at 35 weeks, with a flawless vaginal birth that I would honestly do over again 10 times. I would happily refer anyone looking to become pregnant, previous trials or not to seek out her expertise. It very well may change your life, like it did mine. ”
Alesha S.
PCOS Success Story after Failed IVF
I started treating this PCOS patient for poor egg quality and digestive health issues after her last IVF cycle that didn’t work. It took a lot of patience, weekly sessions with me, nutrition changes, juicing, supplements, and herbs. Her RE told me that he has “never seen such a drastic improvement in egg quality from one cycle to the next in a patient before”. Her IVF cycle after our work together resulted in excellent egg quality. It took 9-12 months, but it was well worth it. She has a beautiful, health boy and she is a dear friend.
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. Supporting women and couples on their journey to parenthood is truly an honor and a real blessing in my life. If you would like to reach me, email me at joy@nourishedrootsacu.com or call me for a free 10 min. Fertility Consult at 480-577-5473
Love,
Joy, L.Ac., MSOM
Licensed and Board Certified Acupuncturist
Nourishedrootsacu.com
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